My mission is to learn, inform, inspire, and improve. I am a passionate teacher, an avid writer, a leader of people, and a strategic thinker. Wherever I am, whatever the work I am called to do, my goal is the same: make my little corner of the world better for everyone in it. To do this, I ask better questions and solve more interesting problems for those I serve.
Think deeply. Think often.
Keep exploring.
Always be curious.
“The Stoic doesn’t believe that any job—any profession or action—is beneath them if it is what life is demanding of them. To the Stoic, a dollar earned honestly is a good one. To a Stoic, a job done well is a good one.
—Ryan Holiday
If you have a job and are able to put food on the table for yourself and your family, you’re incredible. If you’re paying your bills and have a roof over your head, you’re a rockstar.
“I am solving the problem of poverty,” said Ulysses S. Grant when asked why he was selling firewood.
Don’t think of it as demeaning. But also don’t stop striving for something different if that’s what you want.
“Know that wherever you are in your life right now is both temporary, and exactly where you are supposed to be. You have arrived at this moment to learn what you must learn, so you can become the person you need to be to create the life you truly want.”
This morning I got a clean bill of health from my pulmonologist! Clear chest x-rays and no other issues (other than a cough and general weakness) after my horrible battle with COVID-19 in December.
I’ve been diligently pushing myself a little harder each day and hit my personal post-COVID hospitalization best of walking 2 miles last Friday. I even managed a light strength workout this morning.
After my appointment, I got ANOTHER piece of great news telling me I’d been selected to interview at one of my DREAM COMPANIES this week…hopefully more news on this to come
Hard work, networking, and practice pay off in all areas of our lives.
Colleges don’t teach you how to succeed in the business world. Business schools teach theory, case studies, and lots of accounting and finance. But what they don’t teach you is how to run a profitable, cash-positive business.
Sadly, they don’t even teach you how to work in a business. At least not in a way that makes money for your employer.
That’s a problem. Why? Because that’s what business owners, managers, and leaders want: value-driven professionals who generate cash.
Here’s the Solution
Donald Miller has done it. He’s created a book and podcast that teach you exactly what you need to know to run a profitable business. If you haven’t yet checked out Business Made Simple, do it today!
Buy the book. For just $20 bucks, you can get a better business education in 60 days than you would spending $50,000 on an MBA. And listen to the podcast—it’s absolutely free!
Learn practical skills you need to succeed like:
How to write a mission statement that drives and inspires you and your team.
How to create a clear message that drives customers to your products and services.
Sales processes that actually work.
Execution strategies that grow your business exponentially.
What If You’re Not A Business Owner?
Maybe you’re not an entrepreneur. Maybe you just want to have a successful career as a team member or employee. That’s okay!
Business Made Simple is for anyone who’s job it is to generate cash for a business. And guess what? That’s you! Whether you’re a salesperson, marketer, customer service agent, or a janitor, this book will help you succeed at work.
If you’re looking to stand out in your job search, get promoted, or just contribute more in your work, you need check this stuff out. Get a business education that actually pays off.
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